The Ultimate Getting a Table at a Top Restaurant Quiz

You've decided to take that special someone to a great restaurant. Maybe it's Valentine's Day, maybe an anniversary -- regardless, your loved one deserves the very best. The problem is to get a good table, so you can make the evening what it should be. Don't panic -- take this quiz and learn how to get a table at a top restaurant.

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Question 1 of 20

What are the usual peak hours for lunch?

noon to 2 p.m.

The toughest time to get a table for lunch is between noon and 2 p.m., so call ahead or take a late lunch.

noon to 3 p.m.

noon to 4 p.m.

Question 2 of 20

When do peak hours for dinner usually start?

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Many homes sit down to dinner before 6 p.m., but the peak dinner hours at restaurants start at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Question 3 of 20

How far in advance should you start looking for a reservation to a top restaurant?

six days

six weeks

six months

If you want to go to a local spot, you might not need to call more than a week or so in advance. If, on the other hand, you want to go to a famous restaurant, don't be surprised if their waiting list is six months or longer.

Question 4 of 20

Which magazine publishes an annual list of the world's top 50 restaurants?

The New Yorker

Restaurant Magazine

Restaurant Magazine is your source for all things restaurant. Look for their annual listing of the world's 50 best places to eat.

U.S. News & World's Report

Question 5 of 20

What is the name of Restaurant Magazine's top 50 list?

50 Spots in 50 States

The S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants

Restaurant Magazine's S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants is an important culinary guide to the best the world has to offer.

The World's Best Places to Eat

Question 6 of 20

Since which year has Restaurant Magazine published the S. Pellegrino top 50?

1982

1992

2002

The S. Pellegrino list first appeared in Restaurant Magazine in 2002.

Question 7 of 20

From how many restaurants is the S. Pellegrino list culled?

80

800

The 50-restaurant list is paired down from 800 candidates around the world.

8,000

Question 8 of 20

Which country has the world's top restaurant?

Denmark

According to the Restaurant Magazine, the top restaurant of 2010 is in Copenhagen, Denmark. No restaurants from France or Japan made the top 10!

France

Japan

Question 9 of 20

What is the name of Denmark's (and the world's) top restaurant?

Era Ora

Herman

Noma

Noma, in Copenhagen, Denmark, tops the world list for 2010.

Question 10 of 20

How many U.S. restaurants are in the top ten?

two

three

The United States made a great showing on the top 10 list, with three spots.

four

Question 11 of 20

In which city is the top U.S. restaurant?

Chicago

Most people consider New York the culinary capital of the U.S., but gastronomists know never to overlook what's happening in Chicago.

New York

Los Angeles

Question 12 of 20

Which of these U.S. restaurants ranked the highest in 2010?

Alinea

Alinea has taken the city of Chicago by storm, becoming the very best restaurant in a city full of culinary giants.

Charlie Trotter's

L2O

Question 13 of 20

Which country has the most top-10 restaurants?

England

France

Spain

Spain has managed to establish a powerful culinary reputation, with more top-10 restaurants than any other country.

Question 14 of 20

How many top-10 restaurants are there in Spain?

three

four

Four of the restaurants in the top ten are in Spain.

five

Question 15 of 20

What is the name of Spain's top restaurant?

El Bulli

Of the four Spanish restaurants in the top 10, it's El Bulli that received top honors.

El Cellar de Can Roca

Mugaritz

Question 16 of 20

What is the name of England's only top-10 restaurant?

The Lame Duck

The Fat Duck

The Fat Duck, in the English town of Bray, made a great showing at number four.

The Dead Duck

Question 17 of 20

What sort of restaurant is Aragawa?

a sushi bar

a steakhouse

The famous Japanese steakhouse, Aragawa, is recognized as one of the finest restaurants in the world.

dim sum

Question 18 of 20

In which Japanese city is the renowned restaurant Aragawa located?

Hiroshima

Kobe

Tokyo

Aragawa is perhaps the best of the many great places in Tokyo to eat.

Question 19 of 20

How much does a meal at Aragawa cost?

$250 per person

$550 per person

If you want to enjoy a meal at this top-tier steakhouse, be prepared to pay around $550 per person.

$750 per person

Question 20 of 20

Which magazine regularly lists Aragawa among the priciest restaurants in the world?

Forbes

Forbes Magazine publishes a list of the most expensive restaurants in the world, with Aragawa frequently topping the list.